Douglas World Cruiser - 사진 및 비디오

Tthe 더글러스 월드 크루저 (DWC) was developed to meet a requirement from the United States Army Air Service for an aircraft suitable for an attempt at the first flight around the world. The Douglas Aircraft Company responded with a modified variant of their DT torpedo bomber, the DWC. Five aircraft were ordered for the round-the-world flight, one for testing and training and four for the actual expedition. The success of the World Cruiser bolstered the international reputation of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The design of the DWC was later modified to create the O-5 observation aircraft, which was operated by the Army Air Service.

소스: 더글러스 월드 크루저 위키백과에

Tthe 더글러스 월드 크루저 was a historic aircraft that achieved the first aerial circumnavigation of the world in 1924. It was developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company as a modified version of their DT torpedo bomber, which had been used by the US Navy. The World Cruiser had a steel fuselage, a larger wing and rudder, and six fuel tanks that increased its range and endurance. It could also switch between wheels and floats, depending on the terrain and weather conditions. The US Army Air Service ordered four World Cruisers for the expedition, named Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and New Orleans. They were piloted by four officers and accompanied by four mechanics.
이 비행기는 1924 년 4 월 6 일 시애틀에서 출발하여 28 개국과 4 개 대륙을 횡단하는 경로를 따랐습니다. 비행은 악천후, 기계적 문제 및 적대적인 당국과 같은 많은 도전에 직면했습니다. 세계 순양함 중 하나 인 시애틀은 알래스카에서 추락했고 또 다른 하나는 보스턴이 대서양에서 길을 잃었습니다. 나머지 두 척의 월드 크루저인 시카고와 뉴올리언스는 175일 동안 비행하고 26,000마일 이상을 비행한 후 1924년 9월 28일 여행을 마쳤습니다. Douglas World Cruiser는 장거리 항공의 실현 가능성과 잠재력을 입증 한 놀라운 업적이었습니다.